
Controversy Surrounds AI Products at CES 2024
The lack of a clear definition for AI has led to skepticism and confusion at CES 2024.
The lack of a clear definition for AI has led to skepticism and confusion at CES 2024.
Rare albino Omura’s whale sighted off the coast of Phuket, sparking a search for more.
Floods wreak havoc in Kinshasa as the River Congo reaches its highest level in six decades.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest drops by 50% in 2023, the lowest in five years.
UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q3, putting country at risk of recession; economists expect subdued growth throughout 2024.
Scientists discover five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs in South East Asia, highlighting the importance of protecting rainforest ecosystems.
The Amazon rainforest is facing a tipping point due to deforestation and climate change, with the worst drought on record in 2023 serving as a warning sign.
Colombia’s new regulations promote renewable energy production among local communities and indigenous groups, empowering them to participate in the energy sector and reduce reliance on large hydroelectric dams.
The paiche, a giant freshwater fish, poses a threat to native fish stocks in the Bolivian Amazon, but has become a lucrative catch for local fishermen.
Swedish start-up Modvion has built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, standing at 150m (492ft) tall, with the goal of producing 100 wooden modular turbines per year by 2027.
Nasa successfully beams ultra high-definition video of cat from deep space using laser technology.
Driverless cars could be on UK roads by the end of 2026, according to the UK transport secretary, Mark Harper, who emphasized the importance of a proper safety regime and people’s confidence in the technology.
Over 700 staff members at Airbus Atlantic in France fell ill after the company’s Christmas dinner, prompting an investigation into the cause of the mass food poisoning.
Retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), or “no burp syndrome,” negatively impacts the quality of life of sufferers, causing embarrassment, anxiety, and depression, yet it is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed by doctors, highlighting the need for more awareness and research into the condition.
Takashimaya, a luxury department store in Japan, has apologized for delivering 807 collapsed strawberry Christmas cakes out of the 2,900 that were ordered, sparking a social media backlash.
Great white sharks have returned to Cape Town’s beaches after four years, prompting the deployment of a team of professional shark spotters to ensure safety for both sharks and people.
Plane gets stuck under a bridge in India, local truck drivers help free it.
Venice implements new rules to combat mass tourism, including a ban on loudspeakers and large tourist groups.
Liverpool Street station surpasses Waterloo as the busiest station in Britain, thanks to the opening of the Elizabeth line and changing travel patterns.
Woman charged with stealing delivery van carrying 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts; incident raises questions about motives behind such a theft.
The FSA warns of peanut contamination in mustard products, urging caution and thorough label-checking.
Thatchers invites judge to participate in taste test to determine similarities between its Cloudy Lemon Cider and Aldi’s Taurus cider.
A white alligator, one of only seven in the world, has been born at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida, leaving experts amazed.
Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad have had their ads banned in the UK for misleading consumers about their environmental impact.
Cambridge tech firm develops smart trap to detect bedbugs and alert hotels and travel companies.
Sweden’s rise in billionaires can be attributed to its thriving tech scene, low interest rates, and tax policies that favor the wealthy, but there is a lack of public debate about the inequality it represents.
Apple surpasses Samsung as world’s largest phonemaker, marking the first time in 12 years.
Founder of Humble Crumble, Kim Innes, shares her business advice and the pivotal role of pumpkins.
Protests in Bengaluru demand that billboards be written in Kannada, reflecting long-standing linguistic nationalism in the city.
Researchers may have discovered why some people experience headaches after drinking red wine, suggesting that a compound called quercetin found in red grapes may interfere with how the body metabolizes alcohol.
Jimmy Cooper, an 80-year-old nurse, has no plans to retire and finds his job in the intensive care unit very satisfying.
Researcher Ihab Ahmed tests small jet engine on sustainable aviation fuels, reducing carbon footprint effectively.
Efficient gate allocation is crucial for airlines to reduce taxi times, congestion, and emissions.
Liverpool Street station surpasses Waterloo as the busiest station in Britain, thanks to the opening of the Elizabeth line and changing travel patterns.
London-based start-up Karshare, a car-sharing platform similar to Airbnb, faced multiple challenges including the impact of Covid-19, geopolitical conflicts, and criminal activity, highlighting the need for start-ups in the sharing economy to anticipate vulnerabilities in their systems. Despite the setbacks, founder Andy Hibbert remains resilient and is exploring new opportunities in sustainable farming technology.